All Obituaries

Cecil Eugene Durbin (92) of Adena passed away on July 8, 2026. Born on July 7, 1934, he was the beloved son of Presley and Doris Durbin.  He now joins his parents in eternal rest, along with his dear wife, Lydia; his sisters, Marie and Dolly; and his brothers, Malcom, Dean, Wayne and Hugh. His memory lives on through his sisters, Shirley Campise of Hopedale and Sue (Bill) Evans of Massillon.  He is also survived by his children, Larry (Sandy) Durbin, Sharon Durbin Adams, Richard ...

Shirley Ann Bednarski, age 86 of Adena, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2026. Born on May 22, 1940, in Kenwood, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Ann (Kokovich) Kobus. A proud graduate of Adena High School, Shirley went on to build a dedicated career, eventually retiring from the Peoples National Bank in Mt. Pleasant, where she was a familiar face to many in the community for years. Her faith and community were central to her life; she was a devoted, ...

Christine Ann (Zornes) Carder, age 55 of Cadiz, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born June 16, 1970, in Barberton, Ohio. Christine graduated from Springfield High School in 1988. She was a nurse with several long-term care facilities in the area. Christine was currently working as the Wellness Director at Senior Suites at St. Clair Commons in St. Clairsville. Christine moved to the Adena area April 2020, before marrying her beloved husband Don Carder on August 31, 2024. She ...

Janice Gay Bernosky, age 78 of Adena, passed away June 8, 2026. She was born May 25, 1948, in Bellaire, Ohio, to parents George William and Wilda Rose (Coates) Brokaw. Janice graduated from Adena High School in 1966. She married her beloved husband Donald Bernosky on August 31, 1970. Sadly, he passed away on May 29, 2026. Janice worked for many years as a teller with Peoples National Bank in Adena. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Janice truly loved shopping and always ...

Donald Louis Bernosky, age 83 of Adena, passed away May 29, 2026, at his home. He was born May 18, 1943, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to parents Walter and Mary (Barabasz) Bernosky. Don graduated from Adena High School in 1961. Shortly after, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. When his military service was completed, Don joined the Adena American Legion Post 525 and has been a member for over 60 years. Don was Catholic in faith and a member ...

Donna M. Anderson, 80, of Adena, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Valley Hospice Liza’s Place surrounded by family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family and friends. Donna was born on October 12, 1945, the daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia Merrelli. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles “Eddie” Retzer; and her brother, James Merrelli. A lifelong Catholic, Donna was deeply committed to her ...

Mary Ann Peltz, age 87, of Cadiz sadly passed away May 11th, 2026 while residing at the Harrison County Home with her daughter by her side. She was born February 11th, 1939, in Adena, Ohio, to John Henry and Helen (Konkoleski) Bednarski. She was a loving housewife and devoted mother/daughter. When the coal mines started to slow down, she returned to Belmont College to earn her LPN license.  She worked at The Carriage Inn of Cadiz for 30 years where she was well respected and loved by ...

Charles Allen “Chuck” Moreland, age 52 of Scio, passed away May 5, 2026, at his home. He was born November 6, 1973, in Bellaire, Ohio, to parents Gloria Moreland Busby and Marshall Struthers. Chuck graduated from Cadiz High School in 1993 and mostly worked as a handyman. He enjoyed the outdoors and was the type of person who always kept busy. Chuck was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. Chuck is survived by his children: Keisha Richmond, Cody Richmond, Julie Burgett, Ethen ...

Rachael Renee Young, age 42 of Hopedale, passed away April 27, 2026, at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville. She was born July 21, 1983, in Gallipolis, Ohio. Rachael had a loving heart and a gypsy soul. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, fiancée, daughter, sister, and friend. Rachael loved the outdoors, especially when she was kayaking or visiting the beach. She had a wonderful personality that kept her constantly busy. She enjoyed crafting, reading, cooking, ...

Ella Louise Bradley, age 85, formerly of Adena and Harrisville, passed away April 21, 2026, while residing at Park Health in St. Clairsville. She was born January 31, 1941, in Blainsville, Ohio, to parents Harry Lee and Rachel (Jenkins) Wright. Ella devoted her life to caring for others. She was a chairwoman for the Salvation Army for many years and was a nurse’s aide at McGraw Nursing Home and Carriage Inn. She also worked at the Co-Op in Adena. She was an active member of the ...